1. Third Grade Newsletter
GIFTED GAZETTE 1.4
Sept. 5th - Sept. 8th
What we’re learning this week…
Spelling, Vocabulary,
& Test Schedule
Reading: Greek Mythology and Mythical Allusions!
This week we will…
read, watch, and discuss common Greek myths
design a coat of arms for a character from a myth and retell the myth using the “shield”
read The Magic Treehouse: Hour of the Olympics
practice the reading skill: summarizing
Language/Writing: This week we will…
identify simple and complete subjects and predicates in sentences.
Use a “mentor sentence” to apply grammar skills.
Use the R.A.C.E. strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, & Expand/Explain thoughts) when responding to text.
Spelling:
No Spelling test this week due to holiday
Math: This week we will…
explore the meaning of division.
master 11’s facts with “Fluency Friday” speed test: 25 correct facts in 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Project of the Week (P.O.W.): The 7 Natural Wonders of the World in-class assignment is due Friday.
Research: Choose one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World to research more about and share your findings with the class. Try using a kid-friendly search engine like KidRex.org , kiddle.co , or KidzSearch.com .
On-Level Spelling:
Classical Roots Vocab:
Lesson 4 pages 16-18
Reviewing Lessons 1-3
For Friday’s vocabulary review test, students should only be prepared to answer 20 multiple choice questions to show their understanding of the vocabulary word meaning. Please use pages in the orange workbook for studying and preparation as well as reviewing the words from lessons 1-3.
Friday Test Schedule:
Reading: Cold-read comprehension with summarizing
Vocabulary: Lesson 4 review test
Language: Subject & Predicate test
Spelling: none
Math: Fluency Friday Test for 11’s times tables
Look for your child’s MobyMax login and password this week. This is an individualized computer-based curriculum that students can access from both school and home!
No Spelling Test this week
due to Labor Day holiday
A note from the teachers
Open House THURSDAY 9/7 6:00 p.m
Our Greek Mythology unit continues this week! It will be an area of concentration for the next 3+ weeks and will culminate with our “Greek Fest” in which the students will role play and dress as the character/god/goddess/mythological monster of their choice.
Please continue to study multiplication facts nightly to ensure confidence and success. It makes a noticeable difference when students practice at home! Remember, our goal is 25 problems in 1 minute and 40 seconds to achieve mastery.
Try using mathfactspro.com or mathfactscafe.com for nightly fluency practice. Everyone will test on the 11’s times tables this Friday.
Ms. Morrison & Ms. Doescher